IT Support ref 6750
PAYE: £17.13. UMB: £22.09.
The Senior Schools Support Technician plays a pivotal role in maintaining, and supporting the ICT infrastructure that underpins teaching, learning, and administration across the school. This post ensures the school’s systems, networks, and user support remain secure, efficient, and fit for purpose, enabling effective teaching delivery and operational efficiency.
The ICT service supports all users of technology across the school – staff, pupils, and where relevant, parents. The team ensures that technology is a reliable, secure tool in delivering curriculum outcomes and administrative functions. It also works in partnership with external service providers and suppliers for support, procurement, and development projects.
This role involves leading the technical day-to-day operation and support of ICT systems and networks, providing guidance to staff and resolving complex technical issues. It will suit an individual with strong ICT knowledge and a proactive, customer-focused approach who enjoys problem-solving and taking responsibility for delivering a quality technical support service. Although the role includes some limited management responsibility, it remains hands-on and would suit someone who combines technical expertise with practical delivery.
The role may, on occasions require the need to visit other educational sites that are in the same area to support colleagues during time of high dempand or absence.
Key tasks:
1. Deliver and maintain a reliable and efficient ICT infrastructure including networks, servers, wireless systems, internet connectivity, and end-user devices.
2. Provide high-quality support to school staff and students across administrative and curriculum ICT needs.
3. Diagnose and resolve ICT hardware and software faults, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
4. Manage the installation, configuration, and upgrading of ICT equipment, peripherals, and software across the school.
5. Monitor system performance and carry out preventative maintenance and updates to minimise disruption and ensure system integrity.
6. Ensure systems are secure, including appropriate backups, virus protection, and compliance with school data protection policies.
7. Maintain documentation for systems, procedures, and inventories to ensure compliance with audit and asset management processes.
8. Support the procurement of ICT equipment and services in line with school procedures and budget constraints.
9. Supervise ICT support staff or apprentices if applicable, including task allocation.
10. Attend training opportunities and contribute to the development and improvement of school ICT practices.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number.
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